Winter Sports
Meribel: The exceptional and international ski resort in Savoie
As part of the three valleys skiing area in the Savoie region of the Rhone Alps, Meribel is the postcard picture the area's alpine ski resorts and has the prestige to go along with it.
How to create an Olympic Legacy - Whistler, Canada
On August 12th 2012, the curtain will fall on the London Summer Olympics. Much has been said about the legacy of the games and how it could benefit the city and its population, but only time will tell if this can be achieved.
Get ready for the ride of your life
When the first British guests arrived to winter in St Moritz in the late 19th century, they looked for ways to amuse themselves until one bright spark came up with the idea of using the natural slope from St Moritz to the neighbouring hamlet of Celerina to create an icy shute, down which they could throw themselves attached to a tiny sled.
Winter adventures in Maryland's mountains
For a festive holiday that will take your breath away, a trip to the ‘Mountain Side of Maryland’ may be just the ticket. Rollercoaster through mountains, sledge with beautiful huskies, snowmobile across snow-capped terrain, or enjoy the stunning views from a private lakeside cabin there is something for everyone.
Fernie Alpine Resort opens Polar Peak Lift
The spectacular Polar Peak Lift will add onto the already incredible vertical at Fernie Alpine Resort, British Columbia, now giving the ski resort a whopping 3,550 vertical feet when it opens this winter.
Flexible Christmas and New Year ski breaks
Both Christmas Day and New Year's Day fall on a Sunday this year, making it a bit more complicated for those who are tempted to get away to the Alps for their first ski break of the season.
Five things you didn't know about Switzerland
Switzerland is known more for its yodelling and cheese fondues, but there is more than meets the eye to this picturesque alpine country.
Québec in winter
Québec is an exhilarating place all year round, but particularly so during the winter. So if you are going on a snow inspired adventure holiday in Québec where should you be heading and what should you be doing? This video reveals all.
Fall for Alaska - In the Autumn!
It might be surprising to learn that between the glittering snow in winter and everlasting sun in summer, Alaska is one of the top destinations for displays of fall colors.
Snowfalls blanket Queenstown
Mother Nature has responded to a call for snow and blanketed New Zealand’s Southern Lakes region over the past week, leaving its six ski fields in superb shape for the winter season.
Winter fun extends beyond North Lake Tahoe's slopes
Believe it or not, black diamond runs and wide-open bowls aren’t the only thing North Lake Tahoe has to offer winter travelers.
The best après-ski resorts in Europe
Which bars have been the most popular during the 2010/2011 ski season? The season isn’t quite over yet but SkiHorizon experts have decided to take a look at the best après-ski nights organised this season.
The Killers play out Ischgl's ski season
Late snow fell on Ischgl at the weekend as 15,000 fans rocked to The Killers in the Tirolean resort's Top of the Mountain season-closing concert on Saturday (30 April).
SkiHorizon's 10 most popular European ski resorts
French ski resorts have proved to be the most popular in Europe, new sales data released today by SkiHorizon on the 2010-2011 winter ski season reveals.
The piste is ready for Yorkshire skiers
Jet2.com, the Yorkshire-based leisure airline with friendly low fares, has today announced flights are on sale from Leeds Bradford Airport to the popular skiing and snowboarding destinations of Chambery, Geneva and Salzburg for winter 2011/12.